We catch up with Joao Rocco, who is the Director, Service Culture for Westin Hotels & Resorts in EAME during his first visit to The Westin Dubai. Here's what he had to say about the Westin brand and his personal hotel experience:
The Westin Dubai opening party that was attended by over 2000 guests, dignitaries and celebrities! Watch the video collage with a peek at the entertainment, dining and people at The Westin on the night of 5th May 2008 (pre-ATM / Arabian Travel Market).
For a look at over 240 photos from the event, click here.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 17th 2008 – The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina is putting the finishing touches to its interior design ahead of its opening this May.
The hotel, set to become Westin’s flagship property in the UAE, will exude the ‘Westin Difference’ from the moment a guest enters the lobby.
A video collage from 4th March 2008 of a visit by The American Women's Association of Dubai to the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, set to open shortly this year. The 120 glamorous attendees enjoyed a sneak preview of the spectacular Westin flagship, in hard hats and high heels...!
View the photos from the visit on our official photo gallery!
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 02, 2008 – The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, scheduled to open May 2008, is set to offer the ultimate in team building activities with the recent acquisition of a stunning, Archambault 35 racing yacht.
A peek at a relaxed, perfect day at the Mina Seyahi Complex in Dubai! Starting off with a cocktail reception at The Dhow, followed by an exquisite lunch at Bussola Restaurant and with a sailing match race between the Le Meridien and Westin yachts for a grand finale...the day could not get any better!
View the photos from the event on our photo gallery!
For rooms, dining, group and team-building enquiries contact us at +971 4 399 3333 today!
The Dubai Eye Breakfast show interview (4th February 2008) with Complex General Manager, Michael Scully, who talks about the opening of the resort, the Westin brand, what guests can expect at the hotel and issues related to hopsitality in Dubai and the region. Download and listen to the Westin Radio Interview with Michael Scully (MP3 Format, 11.2MB - Right-click and select "Save Target As..." to save to your computer - alternatively you can click directly and wait till your computer downloads the file and plays it automatically)
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina hosted it's first Arabic Media Roundtable today to offer an insight into the Renewal the Westin promises to bring to Dubai. The event included a show-around at the property and was attended by popular local media representatives (including Al Bayan Busines, Akhbar Al Arab, Al Akhbar, Al Ittihad, Middle East Travel among others), Mr.Saeed Hareb (Managing Director of the Mina Seyahi Complex), Mr.Michael Scully (Complex General Manager) and Mrs.Derryn French (Public Relations Manager)
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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi was recently visited by Starwood CEO Frits van Paaschen and other Starwood corporate leaders, including Roeland Vos, President EAME Division and Guido de Wilde, Vice President and Regional Director Starwood Middle East.
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Signature 'Heavenly Bed' is ranked high in the industry; tested by Richard Branson in Dubai, and is renowned for style and comfort - The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort promises guests a 'heavenly' experience throughout their stay at the property. Their signature Heavenly Bed was tested recently by Sir Richard Branson, CEO and President of Virgin Airlines.
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A Westin styled video of the upcoming Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, coming up on Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. This flagship Westin property in the region is set to open its doors in early 2008 and will feature 293 rooms, 10 restaurants and outlets, Westin Heavenly products & amenities and trademark Westin feel... You can also view the video here. This is a brand new video showing recent photos taken at the Westin.
An interview with General Manager, Michael Scully about the upcoming Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and what sort of service, facilities and outlets guests can expect from this flagship property.
General Manager Michael Scully talks about The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and Dubai in an audio interview (June 2007 - Download MP3 file to listen to the interview - 6MB)
We interview our new Westin Hotel Manager and a Complex Manager for Finance & Systems.
What was your last position before you joined us? I was Complex Director of Finance Westin-Sheraton Real de Faula Golf Resort & Spa – Costa Blanca Spain.
Why did you move to Dubai? Dubai is showing an enormous growth in the hospitality industry. There are numerous interesting hotel developments here. The level of service, the facilities, the innovations and the business growth make Dubai a fantastic area for hoteliers. Also the fact that Dubai is a good place for young families, made the choice easy.
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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is announced! From left to right - Michael Scully, General Manager of the upcoming Westin property, Roeland Vos, President Starwood Hotels & Resorts EAME, Saeed Hareb, Managing Director of the Mina Seyahi Complex and Guido de Wilde, VP Regional Director Starwood Hotels & Resorts Middle East.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced yesterday the signing of its Westin flagship hotel in the United Arab Emirates, the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Set on the popular Jumeirah coastline, the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina will bring together the natural beauty of the region with the Westin brand’s signature products and services, designed to offer guests a new sensory experience to feel at their personal best.
Download the PDF version of this Arabic Fact Sheet
(The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina)
يعتبر "ويستن دبي، منتجع ومارينا شاطئ الميناء السياحي" منتجعاً فاخراً من فئة 5 نجوم والذي يفتتح أبوابه في شتاء 2007 . وبموقعه الفريد على شواطئ دبي النظيفة، فإن التصميم العمراني الكلاسيكي الجديد المبدع وهدوء المكان يوفران مناظر خلابة تطل على الخليج العربي.
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